Echo Cardiology & Cardiac Technology

Yes, you can pursue a Cardiac Technology course after completing 12th grade with Science (PCB). Most colleges and universities offering BSc in Cardiac Technology require candidates to have completed their 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects. 

Echo Tehnician course equips students with the knowledge and skills to assist cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart-related conditions using advanced equipment like ECG machines and echocardiography systems. After completing the Echo Tehnician course, you can work as a cardiac technologist in hospitals, diagnostic centres, and cardiac care units.

Yes, an MBBS doctor can perform echocardiography if they undergo specialised training in the procedure. While echocardiography is commonly associated with cardiologists, general practitioners or MBBS doctors can also perform it after completing the necessary certification and training. 

This typically involves learning how to operate echocardiographic equipment, interpret images, and diagnose conditions based on the results. In many settings, an MBBS doctor may refer patients to a cardiologist for more advanced cardiac care, but basic echocardiography skills can be acquired by doctors in various specialities.

Candidates can check the table below to understand their priorities better:

The difference between Cardiology, Cardiovascular Technology, Echo Cardiology (Echocardiography) and Cardiac Technology is given below:

The S Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jnanashankara in Davanagere, Karnataka, is a university that offers guides in cardiology and thoracic science. 

Here are some different colleges that provide cardiac care technology courses:

1. Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

2. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital

3. Dolphin (Pg) College Of Life Sciences

4. KLE University. 

A minimum of 50% in 12th grade, particularly in Science courses like biology, chemistry and physics, is normally required for admission to a B.Sc. programme in cardiac technology. With 40% you might have trouble getting accepted into the majority of reputable universities that offer this degree. Some private universities, on the other hand, might give admission based on management quota or have less stringent requirements Additionally since some of the schools can have more accommodating prerequisites taking a cardiac technology Diploma or certificate degree could be an alternate path.